Boxwood Partners, LLC

Boxwood Partners, LLC is a boutique middle-market investment banking firm that provides comprehensive M&A advisory services. Headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, the firm also maintains offices in Richmond, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina. Its core mission is to offer strategic counsel to business owners and private equity groups, combining the extensive knowledge and leverage typically found in larger investment banks with the client-focused attention of a specialized boutique.

The firm's services encompass a broad range of M&A advisory, including buy-side and sell-side representation, pre-sale consulting, capital structure optimization, business valuation, and recapitalization. Boxwood Partners specializes in advising founder-led and private equity-owned companies across various middle-market industries. Key market segments include franchising, consumer, business services, food & beverage, industrials, and healthcare services, with a notable deep specialization in the franchising sector.

Led by CEO and Managing Partner J. Patrick Galleher, Boxwood Partners has consistently been recognized for its expertise and transaction execution. In 2025, the firm was named to the inaugural list of Top 50 Investment Banks in the Middle Market by Grady Campbell and was also included in the 2026 Axial Advisor 100 List. Recent notable transactions in late 2025 and early 2026 include advising on the sale of Flight Adventure Park, United Franchise Group's Vast Coworking Group, and Franchise Creator. The firm continues to expand its advisory platform and geographic presence, including the establishment of a new Charleston office in 2026.